India's first supercritical thermal plant embodies the true spirit of Tata Power

Plant location: Mundra, Gujarat

Plant size: 4,150 MW

Tata Power is a leader in green innovation. It built India's first 830 MW supercritical thermal power plant, the 4,150 MW Mundra Thermal Power Station (MTPS). Located near Mundra Port, Gujarat, this powerhouse supplies electricity to five states, namely, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Punjab.

Mundra TPS is India's most energy-efficient thermal plant, owing to its supercritical technology. Five 830 MW "once-through" boilers generate more power with less fuel compared to traditional "recirculation" designs

The plant uses imported, low-sulfur coal, meticulously blended to optimize efficiency and minimize emissions. This translates to a significant reduction in greenhouse gases (GHG). MTPS emits as low as 750 grams of CO2 per kWh, compared to the national average of 1,259 grams

Ignite young minds: Supplementing the existing government school curriculum with practical, experimental science education and peer-to-peer learning

Empower educators: Training government school teachers in effective hands-on pedagogy, transforming them into facilitators of a brighter future

As an active voice for sustainability, Tata Power has taken immaculate measures to ensure that biodiversity and communities in this region aren’t disrupted

As of 2023, over 3,477 trees like guava, jujube, and coconut have been planted, nurtured with drip irrigation, and protected by fencing. Additionally, wind barriers (9 m high), green belts (100 m wide), hooded conveyor belts, water sprinklers on conveyor belts and coal stockyards, and a dry fog system at the junction tower minimize dust and pollution

As a multi-pronged approach to waste management, fly ash is collected and sold to various industries, while bottom ash is used for road construction

Rainwater harvesting ponds and manmade ponds promote water conservation and serve as eco-zones for birds

A 300 kg/day biogas plant processes solid waste. 

Like the whole Tata Power fraternity, MTPS also hosts a spirited celebration for Environment Day. Employees, community members, and students all come together to plant saplings, write slogans, and participate in quizzes. Ambassadors of tomorrow, students of all ages are encouraged to learn about clean energy

A solar water heater has also been set up to provide hot water for the township kitchen utility.

The planting of a staggering 1,076,000 indigenous trees across 430 acres is creating a vital green lung for the region

Mundra TPS is going to utilize a seawater-based flue gas desulfurization (FGD) plant. This ingenious system acts like a giant sponge, absorbing sulfur dioxide (SO2) from the smokestack emissions and converting it into harmless sulfate, a natural component of seawater. The treated seawater is then safely returned to the ocean, maintaining the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem.